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A woman on a boat at a floating market in Kalimantan. Photo credit: iStock/Adennysyahputra.
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From Green Industry Superhubs to Maritime Hubs, Indonesia Maps Growth Strategy for Eastern Regions

June 18, 2026

Adopting a tailored approach, Indonesia leans on the strengths of each eastern region to maximize growth potential.
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The local government of Palawan promotes sustainable tourism and ensures popular sites, such as the Puerto Princesa Underground River, are not overcrowded with tourists. Photo: iStock/aldarinho.

How the Philippines Is Protecting Its ‘Last Ecological Frontier’

March 20, 2020

Limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, coral atolls, and tropical forests make Palawan province one of the top ecotourism destinations in BIMP-EAGA. 
Temburong Bridge

Southeast Asia’s Longest Bridge Opens

March 17, 2020

Before the bridge was opened, commuters had to pass through Sarawak and four immigration points along the previous route.
A tourist explores the Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak.

Did You Know? 6 Reasons to Visit BIMP-EAGA

March 11, 2020

Those planning to travel to Southeast Asia may at some point come across the acronym BIMP-EAGA while doing research.
Students learn how robotic arms assist in mass production at a school in Indonesia

Why BIMP-EAGA Needs to Get Ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

March 05, 2020

There has been a lot of press lately about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
BIMP-EAGA by the Numbers

BIMP-EAGA by the Numbers

October 28, 2021

BIMP-EAGA’s economy has become more vibrant thanks to initiatives in the last 27 years. 
Tour boats on the Kinabatangan River in Sabah. Photo: iStock/michaelcurwood.

Opportunities in Cross-Border Production between Sabah and North Kalimantan

February 25, 2020

The economies of Sabah and North Kalimantan complement each other and offer cross-border opportunities in tourism, education, and trade.
Coconut tree, credit: istock/attiarndt.

Silvermill to Set Up Coconut Factory in Central Sulawesi

January 03, 2020

Colombo-based Silvermill Group is building a processing plant in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia to make value-added coconut products for export.
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BIMP-EAGA Transport Ministers Call for More Synergy Between Sectors

December 23, 2019

Transport connectivity alone is not enough to meet BIMP-EAGA's economic and social goals by 2025, said transport ministers in Jakarta.
Fintech Bank Solutions

Testing Fintech Bank Solutions in the Philippines

December 19, 2019

A rural bank based in Mindanao has moved all of its core banking activities into the cloud—the first bank in the Philippines to do so.
minda fair

BIMP-EAGA's Foreign Direct Investment Laws and Regulations

December 09, 2019

Here's an overview of each country's FDI laws and regulations.